2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fairmont, WV
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fairmont, West Virginia as of October 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,170 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Fairmont
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fairmont
Compare Fairmont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | $850 |
| 2 | Weirton | $880 |
| 3 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 4 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 5 | Huntington | $1,020 |
| 6 | Wheeling | $1,020 |
| 7 | Fairmont (this page) | $1,045 |
| 8 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 9 | Charles Town | $1,160 |
| 10 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 11 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 12 | Charleston | $1,235 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in West Virginia
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $1,235 |
| 2 | Martinsburg | $1,200 |
| 3 | Falling Waters | $1,160 |
| 4 | Charles Town | $1,160 |
| 5 | Morgantown | $1,087 |
| 6 | Fairmont (this page) | $1,045 |
| 7 | Wheeling | $1,020 |
| 8 | Huntington | $1,020 |
| 9 | Parkersburg | $930 |
| 10 | South Charleston | $909 |
| 11 | Weirton | $880 |
| 12 | Princeton | $850 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fairmont.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fairmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 16.1 mi | $1,087 | +$42 (+4%) |
| Uniontown, PA | 39.6 mi | $1,020 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Washington, PA | 46.8 mi | $1,170 | +$125 (+12%) |
| Wheeling, WV | 53.3 mi | $1,020 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Canonsburg, PA | 54.7 mi | $1,470 | +$425 (+41%) |
| South Park, PA | 56.7 mi | $1,540 | +$495 (+47%) |
| Clairton, PA | 58.1 mi | $1,390 | +$345 (+33%) |
| Bethel Park, PA | 58.2 mi | $1,440 | +$395 (+38%) |
| Bridgeville, PA | 59.2 mi | $1,290 | +$245 (+23%) |
| McKeesport, PA | 61.8 mi | $1,115 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Brentwood, PA | 62.6 mi | $1,090 | +$45 (+4%) |
| Carnegie, PA | 63.9 mi | $1,200 | +$155 (+15%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fairmont — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fairmont?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fairmont, West Virginia is $1,045 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,170.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fairmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,800 ($3,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairmont expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fairmont's 2-bedroom median of $1,045 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fairmont rank for 2-bedroom rent in West Virginia?
Among the 12 cities in West Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Fairmont ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fairmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Uniontown ($1,020), Wheeling ($1,020).